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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,584.70, 431,377.05 and 264,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,584.70, 431,377.05 and 264,839.90 is: 397,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,584.70 : 431,377.05 = 264,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,584.70/431,377.05 = 264,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,584.70x = 431,377.05 × 264,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,584.70x = 114,245,854,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,245,854,784.30/287,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,259.85

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